Where can Netherlands passport holders travel?
You can visit 186 countries without applying at an embassy: 121 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival, 12 with an online eTA and 29 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
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Visa on arrival 24
eTA (online travel authorization) 12
eVisa (apply online) 29
Embassy visa required for 12 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Mali, Nauru, Niger, North Korea, Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Yemen
Narrow it down to a trip
Rank these countries by your budget, travel month, trip length and interests.
Changing planes with a Netherlands passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
ESTA needed, even to change planes
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
ETA needed, even to change planes
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Netherlands passports

South Korea · From 1 January 2027
South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption ends on 31 December 2026 unless extended

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Malawi · 24 February 2026
Malawi reversed its 2024 visa waiver: visa on arrival or e-visa
Articles for Netherlands passport holders
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
- South Korea · K-ETA temporary exemptionSouth Korea's K-ETA exemption ends 31 December 2026: who will need one in 2027
- China · unilateral visa exemptionChina's 30-day visa-free entry ends 31 December 2026: will it be extended?
- Thailand · in force since 15 September 2026Thailand's new visa rules: 21 nationalities lose visa-free entry
Netherlands passport: common questions
How many countries can Netherlands passport holders visit without a visa?
Netherlands passport holders can visit 186 countries without applying at an embassy: 121 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival, 12 with an online eTA and 29 with an eVisa. The other 12 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Netherlands passport holders?
Netherlands passport holders can enter these 121 countries visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam and Zambia.
Which countries give Netherlands passport holders a visa on arrival?
Netherlands passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 24 countries: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia, Nepal, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do Netherlands passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Australia, Canada, Cape Verde, Israel, Kenya, Mozambique, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, Suriname, United Kingdom and United States. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Azerbaijan, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Togo and Uganda.
Do Netherlands passport holders need a transit visa?
United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: ESTA needed, even to change planes. Canada: eTA needed, even to change planes. Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Netherlands passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.






























































